Alger First Methodist Church will hold the 12th Annual Upper Scioto Valley Backpack Blessings this Saturday, August 1. The drive-thru event will run from 9:00 to 11:00 am at the Upper Scioto Valley School District front parking lot in McGuffey. All USV School District students will receive a backpack and school supplies for free. The event is for USV students only, including USV Hi-Point students. This event is made possible through the efforts of The Alger First Methodist Church plus Hardin County Community Foundation and Mid-Ohio Energy Community grant monies and donations from local businesses, organizations, local churches and community members of Upper Scioto Valley Schools and surrounding areas.